Johannesburg fire xenophobia
For survivors of Johannesburg building fire, justice must include dignified housing
While a commission is probing the uSindiso building fire, that killed 76, social justice organizations have amplified calls to address the severe lack of affordable housing
Johannesburg fire is the result of neglect and discrimination against poor and workers
Thapelo Mohapi, General Secretary of Abahlali baseMjondolo, talks about the neglect of the poor and working people that led to at least 77 deaths in a recent fire in Johannesburg. He also explains the rampant xenophobia in the aftermath of that horrific tragedy
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